Achi news desk-
Human remains were found near the Tsuut’ina First Nation on Wednesday and police are treating the death as a homicide.
The investigation was launched after Tsuut’ina First Nation fire crews discovered human remains while attending a grass fire in the area of Range Road 40 and Township Road 241 in Rocky View County on Wednesday morning.
An autopsy was completed on the body Thursday, but police did not release any further identifying information about the victim
The Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service responded to the scene Wednesday evening, along with RCMP.
Tsuut’ina police told the public at 10:39pm Wednesday of an “increased police presence” near the west side of the First Nation due to an ongoing investigation but said there was no risk to the public.
The RCMP major crimes unit is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Cochrane RCMP at 780-585-3767.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, online through www.P3Tips.com or through the P3 Tips app.
